MU Administrators Flock to Honors Tutorials
Led by Latha Ramchand, Mizzou Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Credit, Debt, and Budgets Honors Tutorial course helped students learn about personal financial literacy. This past semester, two University of Missouri administrators took on instructor roles and shared their expertise with Honors College students. Latha Ramchand, Mizzou Provost and Executive Vice…
Pursuing Her Dreams
When Jenny Park made the decision to attend the University of Missouri, she wanted to make sure to find a degree program that would help further her curiosity in neurodegenerative diseases. Park found two programs at Mizzou – biological sciences and psychology – that have provided a good combination to aid her in her pursuit.…
Finding a Passion for Research
As a participant of the Missouri Scholars Academy, Emma McDougal learned about the numerous opportunities that would be available to her as a student at the University of Missouri. Once she officially arrived on campus as a Tiger, she has made sure to take advantage of those learning experiences. Among many interests, McDougal, a sophomore chemical…
Building a Research Portfolio
As a student at Central High School in Springfield, Missouri, Dylan Fowler got his first taste of independent research through the International Baccalaureate (IB), an extensive educational program that helps students develop a variety of skills for the future. Fowler soon found that research was something he really enjoyed, and when he made the decision…
An Exceptional Evening
The Honors College recognized numerous students for their incredible accomplishments during its annual spring awards ceremony, held on Tuesday, April 18, at the State Historical Society of Missouri. The College also honored an outstanding faculty member and handed out its inaugural Campus Partner Award, given to a staff member who supports the Honors College at…
Ready For It? Taylor Swift Tutorial Offers a New Opportunity for Honors Students
While Taylor Swift fans across the country were scrambling for concert tickets, students in the MU Honors College were applying for the first ever Taylor Swift-inspired honors tutorial.
Development Grant Brings New Child Development Class into Honors College Curriculum
During the spring semester, students in the Honors College were offered a brand-new psychology class, Honors Social Development in Childhood. The class, taught by Jennifer Bohanek of the Psychology Department, is a smaller, honors version of a non-Honors class of the same name. The class was realized when Bohanek was awarded a course development grant…
Honors Students Attend One Read Symposium with Author Kerri Arsenault
As a part of the annual Honors One Read event, freshman Honors College students studied and celebrated Mill Town, a book by Kerri Arsenault. Mill Town is an exploration of Arsenault’s family history, the history of the eponymous Mill Town, and environmental investigative reporting. The town was home to a paper mill, which wreaked havoc…
Opportunity in Denim: Science Major Pursues Fashion Research at Mizzou
For many undergraduate students, research is the last thing on their minds. Fortunately, that isn’t the reality for most research opportunities at MU. In fact, many students spend their time reading about the things they love.
Meet the 2022 Stamps Scholars
The University of Missouri is a proud partner in the Stamps Scholars Program. The MU Honors College joined the Stamps Scholars Program in 2016, and the ongoing relationship has had a lasting and positive impact on our campus and honors communities. Stamps Scholars have unique opportunities, including a dedicated mentor, contact with campus leadership, alumni networking, funding for study abroad, and a connection to other Stamps Scholars programs.